Refreshing: challenging decades-old assumptions of the CAE industry Great senior management: visionary, execution-focused, approachable Talented staff: the entire product team is experienced, capable, and driven. Open & welcoming culture: dive in and contribute, expect to have an impact.

Cons

Growing pains are evident. Not surprising--CyDesign has expanded to almost 40 people in a year, but the management team is adjusting quickly.

Advice to Management

It's well-known that we're tackling a tough problem. But it's achievable and the result will have a big impact in the CAE space. Keep commercial goals visible and the team focused on execution towards them.

The Engineering team is highly experienced and mature (not a bunch of college grads). Senior management team has grown considerably over the last year and have a unique vision for the CAE, simulation, and design tools industry. It's a very collaborative, supportive environment with just a slight bit of wackiness to make working there not a drag.

Cons

No one has attempted to do what they're doing, so everyone is expected to pave new roads. You have to be willing to deal with some changes and delays as the company trains the customer base.

Advice to Management

More formalized, regular updates to the troops would be nice to drive better cohesion and excitement